What is the opposite of oppression?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority Opposite of mental pressure or distress Opposite of the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats Opposite of the act of enslaving or the state of being a slave Opposite of bad, unkind or abusive treatment Opposite of an aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object Opposite of a state of disapproval or feeling of unfulfillment Opposite of a government ruled by a dictator Opposite of hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of one's background or beliefs Opposite of an unjust act, treatment or occurrence Opposite of an act of oppressing or persecuting someone Opposite of something that causes great worry, anxiety or grief Opposite of the exercise of power or influence over someone or something Opposite of the use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something Opposite of coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence Opposite of an act of intimidating or domineering a person, typically to do something Opposite of something that is a burden, or that oppresses … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority bliss blissfulness happiness joy joyfulness joyousness mercy compassion paradise elatedness elation freedom heaven blessing ecstasy humaneness niceness jubilation felicity exhilaration rapture exultation exuberance rapturousness gladsomeness euphoria intoxication gladness cheer cheerfulness hopefulness encouragement pleasure contentment comfort delight hope confidence contentedness trust beatitude excitement benefit advantage glee mirth gaiety jollity cheeriness merriment brightness miracle peace joviality optimism merriness jolliness high spirits civilizationUS civilisationUK ebullience fulfilmentUK fulfillmentUS concern energy feeling liveliness interest sympathy boon wellbeing delectation enjoyment content rejoicing delirium blitheness satisfaction relish enthusiasm gratification carefreeness playfulness good humourUK cloud nine warm fuzzies good humorUS good cheer peace of mind good spirits light-heartedness transports of delight sparkle sunniness animation vivaciousness more ❯ “Adam and Eve lived in bliss and were not subject to sickness, accident or death.” Noun ▲ Opposite of mental pressure or distress calm relief calmness composure ease levelheadedness patience peace assurance certainty collectedness confidence coolheadedness equanimity imperturbability poise relaxation sangfroid aplomb stoicism unflappability ataraxia ataraxy trust “Then the coldness left him, and he found he was filled with calm.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats persuasion Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of enslaving or the state of being a slave freedom liberty emancipation liberation mastery independence manumission release entertainment pastime licence license free will Noun ▲ Opposite of bad, unkind or abusive treatment care protection support guidance fostering fathering mothering parenting safeguarding custodianship safekeeping guardianship supervision auspices wardship keeping ward tutelage responsibility kindness looking after charge provision of care safe keeping Noun ▲ Opposite of an aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object defenceUK defenseUS protection safeguard immunity security shield cover deterrent shelter reprisal guarding guard safeguarding protector shade refuge resistance measure safety armourUK armorUS precaution shielding fortification screen safety measures “Wearing sunglasses is the best defense against the sun's ultraviolet rays.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a state of disapproval or feeling of unfulfillment satisfaction contentedness contentment content gratification pleasure advantage approval assurance calm calmness cheer comfort composure delight ease encouragement enthusiasm happiness incentive joy kindness like liking love peace sanction blessing health good fortune good luck fortune success prosperity relief wealth rest aid bliss help favourUK favorUS luck privilege fortunateness advantageousness serendipity benefit boon luxury leisure convenience enjoyment fulfillmentUS sufficiency safety security softship freedom affluence easiness easefulness opulence prosperousness entertainment relish cozinessUS freedom from troubles cosinessUK fulfilmentUK freedom from hardship more ❯ Noun ▲ Opposite of a government ruled by a dictator democracy democratic organization democratic state democratic system Noun ▲ Opposite of hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of one's background or beliefs happiness help joy protection stimulation succorUS succourUK Noun ▲ Opposite of an unjust act, treatment or occurrence fairness justice equity equitableness behaviourUK behaviorUS cheer delight goodness happiness impartiality joy kindness obedience praise respect right tolerance virtue good deed Noun ▲ Opposite of an act of oppressing or persecuting someone favouritismUK favoritismUS Noun ▲ Opposite of something that causes great worry, anxiety or grief relief weight off one's shoulders blessing benefit boon advantage godsend favorUS favourUK felicity benediction good thing stroke of luck “In the end, it was a relief when I got the sack because I was banging my head against a brick wall every day.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the exercise of power or influence over someone or something democracy following inability inferiority submission subordination subservience surrender weakness yielding Noun ▲ Opposite of the use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something freedom independence liberty autonomy latitude flexibility capability capacity choice opportunity ability leeway licence license scope space convenience discretion facility room breathing room breathing space carte blanche complete freedom free rein unrestricted freedom “We have the freedom to do what we want.” Noun ▲ Opposite of coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence volition will free will discretion preference liberty willingness resolution wish druthers “It is unclear, however, whether they did so on their own volition or by order of higher commands.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an act of intimidating or domineering a person, typically to do something camaraderie empathy esteem friendliness friendship peer support solidarity support benevolence flattery good intention good will graciousness kindheartedness kindness praise sweetness sympathy tenderness Noun ▲ Opposite of something that is a burden, or that oppresses release liberation relief alleviation comfort ease solace consolation reassurance relaxation calmness deliverance satisfaction “He found release after he let out a loud profanity and hit a punching bag.” Find more words! 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